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Stopping Abusive Student Loan Collection Practices in Bankruptcy Act of 2023
12/15/2023, 3:53 PM
Summary of Bill HR 306
Bill 118 hr 306, also known as the Stopping Abusive Student Loan Collection Practices in Bankruptcy Act of 2023, aims to address the issue of student loan collection practices in bankruptcy cases. The bill seeks to protect borrowers who are struggling to repay their student loans by preventing abusive collection practices by creditors.
Under the provisions of the bill, creditors would be prohibited from engaging in certain aggressive tactics when attempting to collect on student loan debt during bankruptcy proceedings. This includes tactics such as harassing phone calls, threats of legal action, or other forms of intimidation.
Additionally, the bill would require creditors to provide borrowers with accurate and transparent information about their rights and options for repayment during bankruptcy. This would help ensure that borrowers are fully informed about their rights and are able to make informed decisions about their financial situation. Overall, the Stopping Abusive Student Loan Collection Practices in Bankruptcy Act of 2023 aims to protect borrowers from abusive collection practices and provide them with the support and resources they need to navigate the bankruptcy process.
Under the provisions of the bill, creditors would be prohibited from engaging in certain aggressive tactics when attempting to collect on student loan debt during bankruptcy proceedings. This includes tactics such as harassing phone calls, threats of legal action, or other forms of intimidation.
Additionally, the bill would require creditors to provide borrowers with accurate and transparent information about their rights and options for repayment during bankruptcy. This would help ensure that borrowers are fully informed about their rights and are able to make informed decisions about their financial situation. Overall, the Stopping Abusive Student Loan Collection Practices in Bankruptcy Act of 2023 aims to protect borrowers from abusive collection practices and provide them with the support and resources they need to navigate the bankruptcy process.
Congressional Summary of HR 306
Stopping Abusive Student Loan Collection Practices in Bankruptcy Act of 2023
This bill requires a bankruptcy court to grant a debtor attorney's fees and the costs of the proceeding if (1) the debtor's student loan debt is discharged on the basis of undue hardship, and (2) the court finds that the creditor's position was not substantially justified.
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Current Status of Bill HR 306
Bill HR 306 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 11, 2023. Bill HR 306 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 11, 2023. Bill HR 306's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 11, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 306
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 306
Primary Policy Focus
Finance and Financial SectorPotential Impact Areas
- Bankruptcy
- Higher education
- Student aid and college costs
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 306
Stopping Abusive Student Loan Collection Practices in Bankruptcy Act of 2023
Stopping Abusive Student Loan Collection Practices in Bankruptcy Act of 2023
To amend title 11 of the United States Code to stop abusive student loan collection practices in bankruptcy cases.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 306
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